The McKeesport Lions have served the community for over 84 years. The McKeesport Lions Club was the third Lions Club to be organized on February 27, 1922 in District 14-B.  McKeesport received its charter from H. L. Beach of the Pittsburgh Host Lions Club, who was the ranking Lion in the State at that time.   

The first President of the McKeesport Club was H. J. Lohman; the first Secretary was J. P. Weimer; and the first Treasurer was James J. Jenkins.  Lion H. Turner Frost served as District Governor during the year 1955-1956, and represented the Club on the State Council. 

The Lions continue to support Beacon Lodge, the Lions Diabetes Center at UPMC McKeesport; and most recently, became one of three Sight First II Campaign model clubs in the state of Pennsylvania. 

The McKeesport Lions Club also sponsors a number of eyeglasses and examinations for those in need through its affiliation with Lens Crafter.

Applications for membership (through invitation) will be mailed to interested McKeesport residents by the Club Secretary, Melvin Peterson.  Lion Peterson can be reached at (412) 751-8807.

McKEESPORT LIONS CLUB was the third Lions Club to be organized in what is now called District 14-B.  It was organized on February 27, 1922, and received its charter from H. L. Beach of the Pittsburgh Host Lions Club, who was the ranking Lion in the State at that time.  The Pittsburgh Host Club was the sponsoring Club. 

The first President was H. J. Lowman, the first Secretary was J. P. Weimer, and the first Treasurer was James J. Jenkins.  The Club has sponsored the Port Vue, Liberty Borough, Glassport, Irwin, Duquesne, Turtle Creek, White Oak, and
co-sponsored the Wilkins Township Lions Clubs. 

Lion Sidney A. Kaplan served the McKeesport Lions Club for over 40 years as Secretary.  Lion H. Turner Frost served as District Governor during the year 1955-56.  Lion Charles Marsh served as the Coordinator of Blind Activities for several years. 

Over the years the Club has contributed over $25,000 to McKeesport Hospital, mostly in the purchase of equipment for the hospital such as an electrocardiograph, an iron lung, and many other items.  Over 3,500 pairs of glasses have been furnished to the residents of McKeesport.  Raised over $30,000 and built a band shell in Renzie Park which is still in use.  When the B. & O. Railroad still ran through the center of the city, the Lions Club purchased and maintained stretchers at the main crossings.  Several members with over 50 years service are still active.